Description
This Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make main course featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy Parmesan breadcrumb crust, served with a rich and velvety garlic cream sauce. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner, it’s flavorful and pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, pasta, or steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Coating
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Cooking and Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for sauce)
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet to ensure they cook evenly. In a shallow bowl, combine 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, Italian-style breadcrumbs, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Coat Chicken: Dip each chicken breast first into the beaten eggs, then dredge thoroughly in the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating well.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the coated chicken breasts and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until they develop a golden brown crust and are cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and keep warm.
- Make Creamy Garlic Sauce: Reduce skillet heat to medium-low and add unsalted butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Sprinkle flour over the garlic and butter mixture and stir continuously to form a smooth paste.
- Add Liquids and Simmer: Gradually whisk in the chicken broth followed by the heavy cream, ensuring no lumps form. Let the sauce simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Finish Sauce: Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Combine and Serve: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the garlic cream sauce over the top. Let simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes to meld flavors. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, pasta, or steamed vegetables for a full meal.
- For a low-carb alternative, substitute almond flour in place of Italian-style breadcrumbs in the coating.
- The creamy garlic sauce can be prepared ahead of time and gently reheated before serving.
